Guest, Susan Elizabeth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children show they feel safe and secure in this homely environment, where they freely move around indoors and outdoors as they play. Children form good relationships with the childminder and each other. They choose what to play with from the good range of resources available. Children behave very well and play cooperatively, and the childminder has high expectations of them. They understand how to take turns and they enjoy sitting together as they listen to the childminder reading stories to them. Children demonstrate a love of books and confidently take charge as they pretend to read stories to the childminder and each other. The childminder reads familiar stories to children and encourages them to talk about what they can see in the pictures. She varies her tones effectively to bring the stories to life and children repeat words, such as 'squash' and 'squeeze', showing they are familiar with the story.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy being creative. They use brushes and rollers to paint pictures on large sheets of paper placed on the fence. Children talk about painting a tree and a circle and they name the colours of the paints. Children are learning to keep healthy. They are provided with healthy meals and snacks and access their water bottles throughout the day. They learn about the benefits of eating fruits and the importance of brushing their teeth through discussions the childminder has with them. This helps to support children's understanding and awareness of a healthy lifestyle.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. She is aware that she must provide Ofsted with the necessary information to enable the required checks to be carried out, to ensure that any persons who live on the premises are suitable. In addition, she monitors children's progress to ensure she is able to identify their next learning steps, and has completed online training to develop her knowledge and skills. n The childminder actively supports children's enjoyment of music. She provides opportunities for them to explore the sounds of various instruments, including xylophone, maracas, bells and castanets. Children thoroughly enjoy these activities as they sing 'Old McDonald had a farm' and move their bodies to the sounds they are creating. n The childminder supports children's speech and language development effectively. She engages children in regular conversations throughout the day to

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need to do better?

extend and build on their communication and language skills. The childminder speaks clearly and uses repetition of language to help children say words correctly. n Young children are provided with ample opportunities to develop their physical

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need to do better?

16 November 2021 skills as they access a range of wheeled toys to ride on. They demonstrate good balance and coordination as they manoeuvre cars around the garden. The childminder takes children out on regular trips in the community. For example, children enjoy visiting parks, where they can run around in wide open spaces. This helps children to develop good social skills and gain an understanding of the wider world. However, children are not fully supported to explore their own and other cultures and communities beyond their own. n The childminder observes children as they play and takes photos to share with parents. She assesses their development to see what they have achieved. The childminder uses this information to plan activities and experiences to close any gaps in learning and to support children to make good progress towards the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. n Children have some opportunities to explore colours and shapes. They have fun

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matching puzzles and picture dominoes. However, the childminder does not fully encourage children to develop their mathematical understanding, for example by counting the pictures or using mathematical language. n The childminder develops good relationships with parents. This helps her to meet children's care needs effectively. This also helps children and parents to feel settled, safe and welcomed. The childminder shares information with the parents about what kind of day their child has had. Parents of children who have recently started comment that the childminder is lovely and friendly. They say how much progress their children have made since attending.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a detailed knowledge of her responsibilities to report any safeguarding concerns if these should arise. She consistently keeps up to date with changes related to safeguarding and understands the wider safeguarding issues, such as recognising if children have extreme views and behaviours. The childminder checks the environment regularly to keep it free from hazards and she helps children to understand how to stay safe, such as what to do if there was a fire in the house. She reminds children to take extra care when using outdoor equipment. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring suitability checks are completed on all household members to ensure children are safe.

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should:

n support children to learn about their own and other cultures and communities beyond their own n encourage children's mathematical development by encouraging them to count and use a wider range of mathematical language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367557 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10145947 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Droitwich, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector tracked children's experiences and sampled their learning and developmental records. n Suitability documentation for the childminder and household members was checked, along with evidence of a first-aid certificate. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

16 November 2021 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

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